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Waterloo Council discusses need for more involvement
The Waterloo City Council took some time during its Jan. 23 meeting to discuss how they might encourage…
Train enthusiasts celebrate steam locomotive’s 100th
A train that was expected to last only 30 or 40 years was the subject of celebration on…
Theater students perform “Newsies, Jr.”
The Lebanon High School’s Musical Theater Production class raised the curtain on its first play of the school…
Sodaville Council decides fate of water bill, driveway widths
The Sodaville City Council at its Jan. 25 meeting questioned how it should respond to burst pipe water…
LHS secretary arrested on charges of sexual abuse of a minor
By Kristy Tallman On Feb. 2, Jennifer R. Burton, a 52-year-old health secretary at Lebanon High School (LHS),…
School District presents first report on class sizes
This past month, the School Board for the Lebanon Community School District awarded bids for facility projects, and…
Pool director reports current maintenance issues
The Lebanon Aquatic District at its Jan. 22 meeting approved a resolution essentially transfering funds in the amount…
Library draws in teens with teen-led advisory group
The Lebanon Public Library has been enticing more teenagers to utilize the library after creating a Teen Advisory…
Levy, OSHA top of discussion for Fire Board
The Lebanon Fire District Board approved a referral for a local option levy for the May elections and…
Lebanon Square Circlers celebrate 75 years
The Lebanon Square Circlers celebrated their 75th anniversary doing what they do best: square dancing. Held on Feb.…
Feelin’ a bit Hangry – There’s a solution for that
By Kristy Tallman The story of Hangry Solution, which some would consider a culinary gem in the heart…
City Council initiates goal setting work sessions
In the face of a strained budget and growing needs in the city, councilors initiated the first of…
Chamber requests tourism funds to fix destroyed building
The Chamber of Commerce director requested financial assistance for the remodel of their building at the Feb. 14…
Firefighters respond to multiple calls this past month
Lebanon Firefighters responded around 2:30 a.m. Feb. 15 to a reported structure fire in the 30500 of Butte…
Commissioners learn about Alcohol & Drug efforts
ALBANY — Linn County’s Alcohol & Drug Department provided services to more than 1,151 individuals last year, Director…
From Altar Server to OSP Trooper: Damian Aranda Embarks on Law Enforcement Career
Damian Aranda, 23, always knew he wanted to help other people, starting as an altar server within the…
Commissioners approve document digitizing contract
ALBANY — Linn County Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker approved spending $228,774 to digitize thousands…
Linn County to seek grant for John Neal Park upgrades
ALBANY — Linn County Parks & Recreation director Stacey Whaley was given a green light by the Board…
Senators seeking fire protection money in form of tax
By Kristy Tallman Two Oregon senators are seeking a way to pay for the added yearly cost of…
ODFW provides little insight into this year’s fishing season
By Kristy Tallman Last week we spoke to Nick Gilbo, Fish and Wildlife Technician, from the South Santiam…
Sold properties December 2023
271 3rd St., Lebanon; one-story residence, 1605 sq. ft., three-bedroom, two-bath built in 1920; 0.16 acres; $335,000. 442…
A lot can happen in one year
A look back on 2023 By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local As Lebanon residents step into the new year…
Early Literacy grant to include support for influx of new immigrant families
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local Supt. Jennifer Meckley shared about a non-competitive $90 million grant (2023-25 biennium) the…
Fire District to request operational levy
By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local For nearly one year, Lebanon Fire Chief Joseph Rodondi has been preparing to…
Downtown Association back on track
New board members return nonprofit to good status in six months By Sarah Brown Lebanon Local After six…